Food

Muscle Milk is the brand name of a product that claims to have protein similar to that found in human breast milk.  It is primarily marketed to people eager to build their muscle mass, such as body builders or people who dream of being body builders one day. But you may wonder: is muscle milk […]

Spam is a brand of precooked and canned meat mixture made by Hormel Foods Corporation. It’s a processed meat that tastes like roasted ham.  It contains processed pork, but that is the only ingredient that in any way resembles a delicious ham. Now you may wonder: is Spam bad for you? Is Spam Bad for You? Yes, spam is very […]

Whippets are also referred to by other strange names, such as “whipits”, “whippits”, “whip-its”, and even “hippie crack”.  A whippet is the dose of nitrous oxide that will escape from the spout of a can of whipped cream if you press the spout in a certain way before shaking it, and suck on the spout […]

Lecithin is a fatty substance that has a brown or yellowish color.  It is found in many different plants and animals.  The first time lecithin was ever identified it was found in an egg yolk.  Sources of lecithin other than egg yolk, sunflower, and soy include, for example: fish, corn and some other vegetable oils, […]

Propel Water is a flavored sports drink with electrolyte replacement. Many fitness enthusiast enjoy this drink after a workout. But is Propel Water good or bad for you? Is Propel Bad for You? Like other sports drinks, when Propel Water is consumed by people who do not exercise frequently and experience large amounts of perspiration, […]

Sprite is a popular lemon and lime flavored  colorless soft drink.  It can be enjoyed in baking, cocktails or simply when you’re thirsty. But is sprite bad for you? Is Sprite Bad For You While Sprite is better than many other sodas and is free of caffeine, you still need to drink it in moderation.  […]

Dipotassium phosphate is a common food additive.  The chemical is most commonly created by a reaction between potassium hydroxide and phosphoric acid. But is dipotassium phosphate bad for you? Is Dipotassium Phosphate Bad For You? While the FDA considers it safe in moderate amounts, it is still best for your health to try to avoid […]

Glyphosate (also known commercially as Round Up) is a broad-spectrum herbicide chemical developed and produced by Monsanto, an enormous American agricultural company.  It first became available in 1974, but it’s over the last twenty years that its use on farmer’s crops has exploded in prevalence.  It is now so widely used that it is extremely […]

Ginger ale is a popular carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. But you may wonder if this well liked beverage is good or bad for you? Is Ginger Ale Good or Bad for You? While ginger ale doesn’t have as many health drawbacks as many other types and flavors of soda, it certainly isn’t something […]

What is monocalcium phosphate and is it bad for you? Monocalcium phosphate is a mineral compound commonly used in food, especially baked goods.  It is also a common ingredient in fertilizer.  Monocalcium phosphate is made by a reaction between calcium (such as calcium hydroxide) and phosphoric acid. Monocalcium phosphate is frequently found in baking powder, […]